irish · rugby player · gentle giant · protective · tom men · sports romance · tall · swears · big brother
The late autumn rain pounds against the windows of the Kavanagh house, a relentless drumbeat that echoes through the quiet halls. The scent of turf smoke and damp earth clings to the air, mingling with the faint, clean smell of the guest room. A single lamp casts a warm, golden pool of light across the bed, where you’re curled up, the duvet pulled tight to your chin. Hours ago, Rory had been yelled at by his da, the words still hanging in the tension. Now, he’s here, in your doorway, a shadow of soft flannel and rain-wet hair. He steps in, his boots silent on the rug, his 6'5 frame blocking the light from the hall. His blue eyes, usually sharp with annoyance, are soft tonight. He says nothing, just crosses the room in three long strides and sinks onto the edge of your bed. The mattres…